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Assured of a <keyword id="22615464" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="quarterfinal-berth" source="keywords">quarterfinal berth</keyword>, India will aim for consistency when they take on reigning champions <keyword id="19949441" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Belgium" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Belgium" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Belgium">Belgium</keyword> in their tough penultimate Pool B match of the <keyword id="20028513" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Olympic-Games" source="keywords">Olympic Games</keyword> on Thursday. The Red Lions are leading Pool B with three wins from as many matches, while the Indians are a rung below in the second place with two wins and a draw. Mighty Australia are placed third with seven points from two wins and a loss. <keyword id="19907360" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Argentina" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Argentina" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Argentina">Argentina</keyword> have also qualified for the quarterfinals with four points from three games, which includes a win, a draw and a loss. <keyword id="19916454" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="New-Zealand" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="New Zealand" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="New Zealand">New Zealand</keyword> and <keyword id="20054308" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ireland" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Ireland" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Ireland">Ireland</keyword> are out of the race after suffering three consecutive losses. Only the top four can make the last-eight stage cut. The Indians started their campaign on a shaky note with a close 3-2 win over New Zealand and then scored a last-minute goal to salvage a draw against former champions Argentina. But against Ireland, it was a completely different performance from the Indians, at least in the first two quarters. They dominated the possession with one-touch play to score two goals in the first quarter which proved vital in the end. India skipper Harmanpreet Singh once again rose to the occasion, first converting a penalty stroke and then finding the net from a set piece in the second quarter to hand his side the win. The Indian mid-field, led by veteran and four-time Olympian Manpreet Singh and vice-captain Hardik Singh, also brought their A game to the table, creating several chances for the forward-line. The likes of Mandeep Singh, Lalit Upadhyay, Gurjant Singh and Sukhjeet Singh sparkled upfront by keeping the pressure on the opposition defence. Against Ireland on Tuesday, India opted for one-to-one short passes to build their attacks, instead of going for aerial balls. Right-back <keyword id="20708828" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="jarmanpreet-singh" source="keywords">Jarmanpreet Singh</keyword> has been a revelation in the tournament so far and was omnipresent, be it in defence or creating chances from flanks. Another player who deserves credit is Amit Rohidas, who produced a rock solid performance at the back. He defended the penalty corners brilliantly being the first rusher and from one-on-one situations. But it is India's wall, goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who is living up to his reputation in his Olympic swansong. He made multiple good saves against Ireland in the last two quarters to hand his side the win. After Belgium, India will end their pool engagements against nemesis Australia on Friday.

Quarters berth sealed, Indian men's hockey team set for first real test in Olympics against Belgium

Paris: The Indian Men's <keyword id="20016187" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Hockey" source="keywords">Hockey</keyword> Team went down fighting against <keyword id="19906844" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Germany" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Germany" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Germany">Germany</keyword> as they suffered a 2-3 loss in the 2nd semi-final of the ongoing <keyword id="20006192" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Paris-Olympics" source="keywords">Paris Olympics</keyword> on Tuesday. <keyword id="20349470" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Harmanpreet-Singh" source="keywords">Harmanpreet Singh</keyword> (7') and Sukhjeet Singh (36') netted a goal each for <keyword id="19895063" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="India" source="keywords">India</keyword>, while Gonzalo Peillat (18'), Christopher Ruehr (27'), and Marco Miltkau (54') found the back of the net for the Germans. India were quick to get off the blocks in attacking mode and put Germany on the back foot by winning two consecutive penalty corners early in the first quarter. However, Germany's solid defence blocked India captain and drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh's shots. India maintained pressure deep inside Germany's circle, with Vice Captain Hardik Singh showcasing his exceptional dribbling skills. India's relentless attacking approach earned them a series of penalty corners, with Harmanpreet Singh converting the fourth one in the 7th minute to give India a well-deserved lead. This goal marked his eighth in the tournament. Meanwhile, Germany switched to a possession-based game to relieve the pressure, but they couldn't mount any significant threats, ending the first quarter with India leading 1-0. Germany began the second quarter strongly, matching India in the early exchanges. Within the first three minutes, they earned a penalty corner, which Gonzalo Peillat converted in the 18th minute to level the score. Despite this, India continued to apply relentless pressure. In the 20th minute, Abhishek had a powerful shot on goal from inside the D, but Germany's defender Mathias Mueller deflected it wide. A few minutes later, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay had a chance to score, but his shot went over the goalpost. Germany then won a penalty corner against the run of play, and Peillat's shot struck Jarmanpreet Singh's foot, resulting in a penalty stroke. Christopher Ruehr quickly converted the stroke in the 27th minute, flicking it to the right of India's goalkeeper PR Sreejesh. At halftime, the score was 2-1 in favour of Germany. Determined to bounce back, India started the third quarter aggressively, winning consecutive penalty corners. However, Harmanpreet Singh's shot was saved by Jean-Paul Danneberg. Undeterred, India continued to press for an equalizer, which they found in the 36th minute when a penalty corner flick by Harmanpreet was deflected in by Sukhjeet Singh. With the score tied, both teams intensified their attacks, frequently testing each other's defences. Despite the increased efforts, neither team could break the deadlock, and the third quarter ended with the score level at 2-2. The fourth quarter began with Germany making swift passes and penetrating India's defence to win a penalty corner, but Sanjay made a stunning goal-line save to prevent Germany from taking the lead. However, Germany continued their relentless attacks and finally broke through in the 54th minute when Marco Miltkau scored after receiving an assist from Teo Hinrichs on the left flank. This goal eventually proved decisive, as Germany won the match 3-2 to make it to the Final. In the bronze medal match, India will lock horns against Spain on Thursday.

Paris Olympics: India go down fighting against Germany, to play Spain for bronze medal in Hockey

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